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Kenny Radas

 

From:
Edwardsville,IL,USA
Post  Posted 14 May 2008 12:02 pm    
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Anyone know the standard height from the floor to the bottom appron on the a 1972 Emmons D-10 fatback? Mine mesures 25.75. I'm thinking mine is an inch lower than normal. I am thinking about a liftkit but not sure if I should go 1" or I'm thinking I need to get the 2". Thanks for any help. Been doing too much'thinking'.
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Steve Broatch

 

From:
Newcastle, England
Post  Posted 14 May 2008 12:20 pm    
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Kenny - I don't know how tall you are. I'm 5 ft 11. One of my steels was built for a small guy - was only 24 inches from floor to apron and I really struggled to get under it. I had to use a really low seat and wear no shoe on my volume pedal foot. I got 2 inch extenders to take it to 26 inches and I find that fine for me so one inch may be good enough for you unless you're taller than average.

Steve
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Lynn Stafford


From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
Post  Posted 14 May 2008 12:44 pm    
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Kenny,

I think most standard Emmons legs measure about 26 1/2" overall (not including the threads). I hope that helps.

Lynn
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Greg Wisecup


From:
Troy, Ohio
Post  Posted 14 May 2008 1:53 pm    
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Thats a great question. Is there a standard height for pedal steels? I feel like I'm playing a toy (starter) after getting my Thomas. It feels too tall. Is there a standard height?
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Kenny Radas

 

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Edwardsville,IL,USA
Post  Posted 14 May 2008 7:23 pm    
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How much clearence do most of you have on your right or volume pedal leg? I got my steel sitting on blocks and 2 inch raise seems to be what I need. Who ever this Emmons was made for must have been pretty short!!
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